The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) directed the redesignation of all Air Force Program Executive Officers (PEOs) as Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), effective 4 July 2026. This action continues implementation of the Department of the Air Force’s transition to the Warfighting Acquisition System and aligns acquisition authority and accountability at the portfolio level. As part of this transition:
Continue ReadingTo ensure a seamless transition and align DAF Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Training with ongoing Acquisition and Program Manager initiatives, a specialized short training video (https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/SAFAQ/dir/integration/strategy/MPM/SitePages/MPM-Training-Videos.aspx OR https://www.afacpo.com/mpm/mpm-training-videos/) has been produced and released to the workforce. This video details the specific RFO/R-DFARS changes, highlights key citation references within the MPM, and demonstrates the practical integration of the new DAF Contracting Compass. The Driving Force: A Comprehensive FAR Overhaul Triggered by the President’s Executive Order, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, the federal government is currently executing its first-ever comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). As part of this initiative, the Defense Pricing, Contracting and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) initiated the… Read More
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The SAF/AQXP SCM Team has updated the Modernization Process Model (MPM) to align with the recently released DAFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures, published on 6 May 2026. This update ensures the MPM remains current with Department of the Air Force budget guidance and continues to provide an accurate representation of the processes, governance, and resource management activities that support modernization efforts. By incorporating the latest budget policies and procedures, the updated model strengthens the connection between modernization planning and budget execution.
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The Modernization Process Model (MPM) has been enhanced with the addition of 1.4.5.1.5.1 – Conduct Cyber Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and supporting subprocess 1.4.5.1.5.1.1. Aligned with the Cyber DT&E Iterative Process described in DoWM 5000.103, this new content provides a structured framework for planning, preparing, executing, evaluating, and reporting cybersecurity testing activities throughout the system lifecycle. The process flow illustrates how Cyber Working Groups (CyWGs), threat assessments, attack surface characterization, criticality analysis, Mission-Based Cyber Risk Assessments (MBCRAs), and mission-focused testing activities work together to identify vulnerabilities, assess cyber resilience, and support risk-informed decision making. In addition to the new Cyber DT&E content, the OUSD Producibility and Manufacturability Engineering Guide has been… Read More
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The T2COM AvMC VE Office at Redstone Arsenal, AL has scheduled a virtual T2COM AvMC VE Office Contractual Aspects of Value Engineering (CAVE) 3 course for June 23-25, 2026, via Army TEAMS. This course provides a basic understanding of the FAR regulations that govern VECPs. It provides submission and processing details for both government and contractor personnel and guides students through contract examples for a thorough understanding of calculating savings shares for the contractor and the Government. Course work includes Firm Fixed Price (FFP) review and student exercises for the following contract types: Firm Fixed Price Incentive (FPIF); Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF). This course does not have a registration fee. Government… Read More
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